Key facts
Age range 3–18
Grades K–12
Gender Coeducational
Faculty
Students 350–450
Tuition ¥1,845,000 – ¥2,195,000

Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ)

Est. 1950
Tokyo American Curriculum (Common Core) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), East Asian Regional Council of schools (EARCOS), Japan Council of International schools, Christian (Owned and operated by six evangelical mission organizations).

School at a Glance

Age Range 3–18
Grades Offered K–12
Gender Coeducational
Total Students 350–450
Faculty
Classes per Grade

Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ) is a WASC-accredited K-12 Christian international school, established in 1950 in the northwest Tokyo suburbs. Serving approximately 450 students, CAJ provides a college preparatory, Christ-centered, North American curriculum that includes required Bible courses at every grade level and a strong academic focus. The High School features an extensive offering of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with EAL support available for non-native English speakers. The school benefits from excellent facilities for its size, occupying a 4-acre campus that includes a large gymnasium and a regulation-size turf soccer field, which is rare for Tokyo schools. Student life emphasizes small class sizes (averaging 16-19) and rich extracurricular options across competitive sports, Fine Arts, and academic clubs like Robotics and Debate. Admission operates on a Rolling Admissions basis, requiring an interview for all applicants, and testing may be required.

Fees & Value

Base Currency ¥ (Japanese Yen)
Annual Tuition ¥1,845,000 – ¥2,195,000

Enrollment Fees

  • Application Fee: ¥16,000
  • Registration Fee: ¥54,000
  • Deposit: ¥430,000

Additional Fees

Facilities Fee: ¥165,000 (Annual).

Campus & Facilities

Library Science Labs Playgrounds / Outdoor Areas

Sports Facilities

Gymnasium, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts

Arts Facilities

370-seat auditorium, music practice rooms, art studio,

Technology

Computer Labs, Robotic Lab, Digital Resources in the Library

Learning & Curriculum

Curriculum American Curriculum (Common Core)
Diplomas / Certificates High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) Certificate
Languages English
Student Support University Counseling

Extracurricular Activities

Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
Fine Arts: Band, Choir, Handbells, and Drama.
Academic/Leadership Clubs: Student Council, Robotics, Debate, Brain Bowl, Math Field Day, and Speech Contest.

Admissions

Application Process

Submit the official application form.

Entry Requirements

Interview, Assessment, Enrollment Finalization

Assessment Tests

School Designed Test

Interview Process

The school's preference is typically for an in-person interview, for students and families who live a significant distance from the Tokyo area (i.e., those applying from outside Japan or a far-away region), an interview via Skype or another digital option may be arranged.

Deadlines

Applications close after January 15th, for April admissions.

Required Documents

Online Application, Birth Certificate or Passport, Academic Transcripts for the last 2 years, Pastor's Recommendation

Contact & Location